2003 Frankfurt Motor Show Coverage

Forget "back to school," we're going back to show!

Hyundai teamed with the convertible specialists at Karmann to create a concept car that paves the way for a production Hyundai Tiburon droptop. This 2+2 show car features a three-phase roof with glass ceiling, open top, and full convertible stages. Because the glass slides over the top, headroom is not compromised in this mode. Despite the expected complexity, Hyundai claims the retracting mechanism has fewer pivot points than most other convertibles. The show car shares its 2.7-liter V-6 and six-speed transmission with the production coupe, though the interior has been fitted with brown leather Recaros and a 280-watt Becker/Infinity audio system. The exterior is updated with new light clusters, front and rear, along with distinct 18-inch wheels.